Data Researcher (12-month Maternity Cover)

EA Gibson Shipbrokers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shipbroking firm based in London is seeking a Research Analyst for maternity cover. Ideal for a recent graduate or someone with 1-2 years of experience, the role requires basic shipping market knowledge and excellent skills in MS Excel and SQL. Responsibilities include updating databases, supporting research requests for brokers, and compiling market reports. Benefits include pension contributions, private medical insurance, and various employee support programs. Permanent residency and right to work in the UK are required.

Benefits

Pension contributions up to 12%

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance coverage

Group Income Protection

Online benefit portal

Season Ticket Loans

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eyecare Vouchers

Mobile phone and laptop provided

Qualifications

• Candidates should have basic shipping market knowledge.
• A strong eye for detail and high level of accuracy is essential.
• Experience in the energy markets is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Research and update proprietary databases including freight rates and fixtures.
• Support research requests from shipbrokers and clients.
• Compile daily, monthly and weekly market reports.
• Monitor market developments and communicate with brokers and clients.
• Assist in development of forecasting models.

Skills

Experience with MS Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Recent graduate or 1-2 years experience

Tools

SQL database

PowerBI

Job description

About the Company:

Gibson Shipbrokers is the first UK shipbroker to become a fully independent, employee‑owned company, run on behalf of, and for the benefit of all worldwide employees of the company. We have an unrivalled team ethos and are dedicated to providing a working environment which gives employees autonomy to do their best work, respects of families and personal lives, and seeks to be fair in all we do.

With established offices across London, Athens, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Hong Kong and Houston, we offer our clients a highly professional platform of global shipping solutions. Providing support to clients operating in the Tanker, Dry Cargo, Offshore, Gas and Sale & Purchase markets, we are able to draw on our industry experience to deliver world‑class services.

Around the world, the Gibson name represents excellence within the shipbroking industry. Proud of our 132-year heritage we have continued to grow, adapting to the many changes that influence our global markets. Our pro‑active and professional team are continuously driving the company forward ensuring we remain a market leader.

About the Role:

Gibson are seeking a Research Analyst to join the Consultancy & Research team, based in London. This is an ideal entry level role for a recent graduate interested in developing a career within commercial shipping. Candidates with 1-2 years of experience would be considered.

Candidates should have basic shipping market knowledge whilst any experience in the energy markets would also be advantageous. A strong eye for detail, inquisitive nature, and high level of accuracy is essential.

Please note this is a maternity cover role for a period of 12 months.

Key responsibilities include:

• Research, collate and accurately update Gibson’s proprietary databases including freight rates, fixtures, vessel characteristics and other relevant market information.
• Support Gibson’s shipbrokers and broking clients research requests, including but not limited to, assembling, organising and distributing data sets, reports, charts, preparing presentations and analysis.
• Compile daily, monthly and weekly market reports.
• Support Gibson’s role as a London Tanker Brokers Panel (LTBP) member.
• Monitor market developments and communicate these as required to Gibson’s brokers and clients.
• Assist the maintenance and development of Gibson’s forecasting models.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Good experience with MS Excel and SQL database
• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail/accuracy
• Excellent teamwork and ability to learn fast

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Oil/energy market knowledge
• Database updating experience
• Advanced excel/modelling skills
• Experience with PowerBI.

Benefits we offer:

• Pension contributions of up to 12%, for eligible employees.
• Private Medical Insurance, including corporate rates for additional family cover.
• Life Insurance coverage at 8 x annual salary.
• Group Income Protection for long‑term sick leave.
• Mental Health support lines.
• Online benefit portal with retail discounts, click and buy benefits at corporate rates for staff and their families, and salary sacrifice options, including electric car leasing.
• Season Ticket Loans.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Eyecare Vouchers.
• Mobile phone and laptop for work purposes.

Please only apply if you have permanent residency and right to work in the UK.

All applications are treated as strictly private and confidential.

The above contains the main outline of duties. However, in an organisation such as E.A Gibson Shipbrokers Ltd, it is inevitable that tasks may arise which do not fall within the remit of the above list of Key Tasks. Employees are therefore required to respond with a flexible approach when tasks arise which are not specifically covered in their job profile. Should an additional responsibility become a regular part of an employee’s job, the Job Profile will be amended to include this.